Rodale S 21st Century Herbal

Author : Michael Balick
Publisher : Rodale Books
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-29
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781609618056

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Rodale's 21st-Century Herbal by Michael Balick Pdf

It turns out that Mother Nature is a brilliant chemist. Our ancestors have used indigenous herbs in daily life for thousands of years due to these plants' ability to heal and promote good health. Now modern science has identified the compounds that give herbs their medicinal qualities, scent, and flavor. The extraordinary diversity of herbal plants has the potential to improve our health and well-being, and we are wholeheartedly incorporating herbs, both fresh and dried, into our lifestyles—for well-being, healing, gardening, beauty, ceremony, and a richer, fuller life. Presented in three parts, Rodale's 21st-Century Herbal first explores the historical relationship between people and herbal plants and how it has evolved over time. In the second part, readers will delve into an A-to-Z encyclopedia of 180 of the most useful herbs from around the globe, not only familiar herbs like bilberry and nasturtium, but also cutting-edge herbs from other cultures, like red bush tea and maca, that are now available in the West. The final section highlights how herbs create a "fuller" life and features herbal cooking techniques, ways to use herbs for beauty and the bath, ideas for daily herbal use (such as green cleaning, fragrances, decor, smudging, and dyeing), gardening and growing how-tos (with illustrated garden designs), and advice for holistic herbal pet care.

Author : Claire Kowalchik,William H. Hylton
Publisher : Rodale
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1998-01-15
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 087596964X

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Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs by Claire Kowalchik,William H. Hylton Pdf

Provides information on the history, uses, range, and characteristics of more than one hundred herbs, and offers tips on growing them

Author : Dan Choffnes
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 349 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-09
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780231540155

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Nature's Pharmacopeia by Dan Choffnes Pdf

This beautifully illustrated, elegantly written textbook pairs the best research on the biochemical properties and physiological effects of medicinal plants with a fascinating history of their use throughout human civilization, revealing the influence of nature's pharmacopeia on art, war, conquest, and law. By chronicling the ways in which humans have cultivated plant species, extracted their active chemical ingredients, and investigated their effects on the body over time, Nature's Pharmacopeia also builds an unparalleled portrait of these special herbs as they transitioned from wild flora and botanical curiosities to commodities and potent drugs. The book opens with an overview of the use of medicinal plants in the traditional practices and indigenous belief systems of people in the Americas, Africa, Asia, and ancient Europe. It then connects medicinal plants to the growth of scientific medicine in the West. Subsequent chapters cover the regulation of drugs; the use of powerful plant chemicals—such as cocaine, nicotine, and caffeine—in various medical settings; and the application of biomedicine's intellectual frameworks to the manufacture of novel drugs from ancient treatments. Geared toward nonspecialists, this text fosters a deep appreciation of the complex chemistry and cultural resonance of herbal medicine, while suggesting how we may further tap the vast repositories of the world's herbal knowledge to create new pharmaceuticals.

Author : Lindsay Herman
Publisher : Wellfleet Press
Page : 259 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2015-11-02
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781577151142

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Herb & Spice Companion by Lindsay Herman Pdf

Spice up any dinner with fresh and dried herbs you can grow yourself. Learn to expertly use and store every kind of herb you need to make dishes sing.

Author : Giovanni Aloi,Michael Marder
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 649 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2023-07-04
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780262047791

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Vegetal Entwinements in Philosophy and Art by Giovanni Aloi,Michael Marder Pdf

The first reader in critical plant studies, exploring a rapidly growing multidisciplinary field—the intersection of philosophy with plant science and the visual arts. In recent years, philosophy and art have testified to how anthropocentrism has culturally impoverished our world, leading to the wide destruction of habitats and ecosystems. In this book, Giovanni Aloi and Michael Marder show that the field of critical plant studies can make an important contribution, offering a slew of possibilities for scientific research, local traditions, Indigenous knowledge, history, geography, anthropology, philosophy, and aesthetics to intersect, inform one another, and lead interdisciplinary and transcultural dialogues. Vegetal Entwinements in Philosophy and Art considers such topics as the presence of plants in the history of philosophy, the shifting status of plants in various traditions, what it means to make art with growing life-forms, and whether or not plants have moral standing. In an experimental vegetal arrangement, the reader presents some of the most influential writing on plants, philosophy, and the arts, together with provocative new contributions, as well as interviews with groundbreaking contemporary artists whose work has greatly enhanced our appreciation of vegetal being. Contributors: Catriona A.H. Sandilands, Giovanni Aloi, Marlene Atleo, Monica Bakke, Emily Blackmer, Jodi Brandt, Teresa Castro, Dan Choffness, D. Denenge Duyst-Akpem, Mark Dion, Elisabeth E. Schussler, Braden Elliott, Monica Gagliano, Elaine Gan, Prudence Gibson, James H. Wandersee, Manuela Infante, Luce Irigaray, Nicholas J. Reo, Jonathon Keats, Zayaan Khan, Robin Wall Kimmerer, Eduardo Kohn, Stefano Mancuso, Michael Marder, Anguezomo Mba Bikoro, Elaine Miller, Samaneh Moafi, Uriel Orlow, Mark Payne, Allegra Pesenti, Špela Petrič, Michael Pollan, Darren Ranco, Angela Roothaan, Marcela Salinas, Diana Scherer, Vandana Shiva, Linda Tegg, Maria Theresa Alves, Krista Tippet, Anthony Trewavas, Alessandra Viola, Eduardo Viveiros de Castro, B+W, Mathai Wangari, Lois Weinberger, Kyle Whyte, David Wood, Anicka Yi

Author : Chris Kilham
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2014-11-04
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781583947920

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The Ayahuasca Test Pilots Handbook by Chris Kilham Pdf

The Ayahuasca Test Pilots Handbook provides a practical guide to ayahuasca use, aiding seekers in making right—and safe—decisions about where to go, who to drink with, and what to expect. Ayahuasca, the Amazonian psychoactive plant brew, has become vastly popular. Once the sole purview of shamans and indigenous native people in the great Amazon rainforest, ayahuasca is now becoming well known—and widely used—around the globe. Today, foreigners from all over the world flock in ever-burgeoning numbers to the steamy Amazon, drinking bitter ayahuasca with shamans and curanderos in order to access its potent healing and spirit-enlivening effects. What began as a mere trickle of visitors in the 1980s has become a surging riptide of seekers. Chris Kilham (Fox News's "Medicine Hunter") has worked closely with South American shamans for two decades and has sat in ayahuasca ceremonies with at least 20 different shamans. Through his "Ayahuasca Test Pilots" program, Kilham has brought numerous people to the Amazon to engage in ceremonies with maestro ayahuasceros. Clear, concise, straightforward, and well informed, The Ayahuasca Test Pilots Handbook is an indispensable guide for anyone curious about this unusual plant medicine.

Author : Phyllis A. Balch CNC
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 993 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2023-03-28
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780593420614

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Prescription for Nutritional Healing, Sixth Edition by Phyllis A. Balch CNC Pdf

The nation’s #1 bestselling guide to natural remedies, totally revised and updated. This fully revised edition includes both time-honored, proven strategies and the latest science to arm you with the best natural therapies for your health. In this volume—a reference work of unparalleled authority—the updated material includes: natural ways to lessen the severity of Alzheimer’s symptoms cutting-edge information about COVID-19 and other viral infections as well as practical ways to help your body cope with acute and long-term symptoms nutritional information on menopause and breast and prostate cancers science about chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and fibromyalgia (FMS) and how you can gain more control over your symptoms Prescription for Nutritional Healing, Sixth Edition, is the source for accessible, evidence-based information that serves as a guide for using natural nutritional remedies to achieve and maintain wellness.

Author : Richard P. Brown,Patricia L. Gerbarg,Barbara Graham
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2005-11-05
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781594862946

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The Rhodiola Revolution by Richard P. Brown,Patricia L. Gerbarg,Barbara Graham Pdf

Previously classified studies from the former Soviet Union reveal the emergence of an herbal superstar, Rhodiola rosea. From two respected physicians comes an authoritative new book that explores the amazing healing powers of Rhodiola rosea. Compelling scientific evidence about this commonly available herbal supplement confirms its ability to help: - Melt away extra pounds - Combat fatigue - Sharpen memory and concentration - Enhance physical performance - Strengthen immune function - Protect against heart disease and cancer As more people turn to Rhodiola rosea to improve their health and vitality, they will look for a trustworthy, authoritative resource to answer all their questions. The Rhodiola Revolution is that resource, providing the latest news from the front lines of research as well as clear instructions on using the herb for maximum medicinal effect.

Author : Michael Castleman
Publisher : Rodale
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2001-04-21
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1579543049

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The New Healing Herbs by Michael Castleman Pdf

The newly revised and updated reference guide to herbal medicine offers readers sound advice on how to use more than 100 popular plants for healing purposes.

Author : Michael J Balick,Paul Alan Cox
Publisher : Garland Science
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2020-08-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000098402

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Plants, People, and Culture by Michael J Balick,Paul Alan Cox Pdf

Is it possible that plants have shaped the very trajectory of human cultures? Using riveting stories of fieldwork in remote villages, two of the world’s leading ethnobotanists argue that our past and our future are deeply intertwined with plants. Creating massive sea craft from plants, indigenous shipwrights spurred the navigation of the world’s oceans. Today, indigenous agricultural innovations continue to feed, clothe, and heal the world’s population. One out of four prescription drugs, for example, were discovered from plants used by traditional healers. Objects as common as baskets for winnowing or wooden boxes to store feathers were ornamented with traditional designs demonstrating the human ability to understand our environment and to perceive the cosmos. Throughout the world, the human body has been used as the ultimate canvas for plant-based adornment as well as indelible design using tattoo inks. Plants also garnered religious significance, both as offerings to the gods and as a doorway into the other world. Indigenous claims that plants themselves are sacred is leading to a startling reformulation of conservation. The authors argue that conservation goals can best be achieved by learning from, rather than opposing, indigenous peoples and their beliefs. KEY FEATURES • An engrossing narrative that invites the reader to personally engage with the relationship between plants, people, and culture • Full-color illustrations throughout—including many original photographs captured by the authors during fieldwork • New to this edition—"Plants That Harm," a chapter that examines the dangers of poisonous plants and the promise that their study holds for novel treatments for some of our most serious diseases, including Alzheimer’s and substance addiction • Additional readings at the end of each chapter to encourage further exploration • Boxed features on selected topics that offer further insight • Provocative questions to facilitate group discussion Designed for the college classroom as well as for lay readers, this update of Plants, People, and Culture entices the reader with firsthand stories of fieldwork, spectacular illustrations, and a deep respect for both indigenous peoples and the earth’s natural heritage.

Author : Tammy Chang
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 165 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-05
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781612435848

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The Nourished Belly Diet by Tammy Chang Pdf

AN EASY-TO-FOLLOW DETOX UTILIZING TRADITIONAL WHOLE FOODS TO HEAL YOUR DIGESTIVE SYSTEM Your digestive issues could be as simple as what you’re eating. Whether it’s processed foods, added sugar or a number of other unhealthy options, this book will help you detox with traditional ingredients that heal the body naturally. Written by a health coach and certified nutrition consultant, The Nourished Belly Diet teaches a nutrition-as-medicine diet with:• Complete guide to regenerative foods• Three weeks of comprehensive meal planning• Simple daily tips to boost vitality• Essential holistic health advice Bring your body back into balance with the book’s delicious recipes that use whole, traditional foods, including:• Crispy Kale Chips• Pumpkin Seed Pesto• Rosemary Chicken• Slow-Cooked Pork Ribs• Tomato Corn Basil Salad• Coconut Red Lentils• Peanut Oxtail Stew• Sweet Potato Home Fries

Author : William H. Hylton
Publisher : Rodale Press
Page : 656 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1974-05-01
Category : Herb gardening
ISBN : 0878571965

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The Rodale Herb Book by William H. Hylton Pdf

Author : Christopher Cumo
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1223 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9798216068976

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Encyclopedia of Cultivated Plants [3 volumes] by Christopher Cumo Pdf

Readers of this expansive, three-volume encyclopedia will gain scientific, sociological, and demographic insight into the complex relationship between plants and humans across history. Comprising three volumes and approximately half a million words, this work is likely the most comprehensive reference of its kind, providing detailed information not only about specific plants and food crops such as barley, corn, potato, rice, and wheat, but also interdisciplinary content that draws on the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. The entries underscore the fascination that humans have long held for plants, identifies the myriad reasons why much of life on earth would be impossible without plants, and points out the intertwined relationship of plants and humans—and how delicate this balance can be. While the majority of the content is dedicated to the food plants that are essential to human existence, material on ornamentals, fiber crops, pharmacological plants, and carnivorous plants is also included.

Author : Dr. Arpita Chatterjee & Dr. swapan Mandal
Publisher : Insta Publishing
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789390719891

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Plant Science Today & Tomorrow by Dr. Arpita Chatterjee & Dr. swapan Mandal Pdf

Plant science is a vast arena in the sphere of life science dealing with many facets of traditional and modern biology. The subject encompasses botany and allied subject matters including taxonomy, phycology, mycology, pathology, microbiology, genetics, pharmacology, paleo studies, ethnobotany, ecology, anatomy, physiology as different diversified braches. Beside these traditional subjects modern research includes biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular biology, nanotechnology, herbal drugs, etc. Though majority of the research and studies of the plant science focus on the land plant, but the economic importance of plant species present in waterbodies cannot be neglected due to the huge growing demands and necessity as well. Moreover, air born microbes are also significant as potential pathogens of different diseases. From the beginning of the twenty‐first century, it has become evident that the environmental issues are posing threat to mankind, mainly due to loss of forest plants. This also results in the biodiversity loss in a broad sense. This book is an effort to cover many modern aspects of plant science as many as possible, in the light of recent trends of researches. Here, the authors expressed their views in different corners of plant science and focused on the recent researches going on in this direction. We hope this book will be helpful for the readers to generate knowledge in the subject area.

Author : Simon Mitchell
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781326065393

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WildFood Wizard by Simon Mitchell Pdf